Vicky Wood, Ph.D., President | Washington State Community College
Vicky Wood, Ph.D., President | Washington State Community College
Data shows that students paid $17,267 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $308 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Marietta College stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $38,022. Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training followed with an average of $5,020 per year. Washington State Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $4,135.
At the time, a total of $9.4 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Washington County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $2.7 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Washington County, including Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training, Marietta College, and Washington State Community College.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Institution | Number of Students Receiving Grants | Total Amount of Grants Received | Average Amount of Grant Per Student | Number of Students Receiving Loans | Total Amount of Loans Received | Average Amount of Loans Per Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State Community College | 97 | $481,128 | $4,960 | 33 | $200,223 | $6,067 |
| Marietta College | 281 | $8,724,876 | $31,049 | 209 | $2,487,460 | $11,902 |
| Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training | 50 | $176,054 | $3,521 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
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